Denver Hosts Browns for Monday Night Football Showdown

Monday Night Football returns to Denver as the Cleveland Browns take on the Denver Broncos in a Week 13 clash to close out an action-packed Thanksgiving week of games. For many fans, a Broncos-Browns game may seem like any other matchup. However, history reveals the intensity of this rivalry. In the late 1980s, the Broncos crushed Cleveland's Super Bowl dreams three times in the AFC Championship, led by the legendary John Elway.

The rivalry faded when the Browns relocated to Baltimore in 1996, but the memories remain vivid for older generations of fans. Since the Browns' return to the league in 1999, Denver has dominated, posting a 9-2 record against Cleveland. The Broncos enter this game as 6-point favorites, and their defense is expected to bring the heat against Cleveland’s quarterback Jameis Winston. Meanwhile, quarterback Bo Nix will look to exploit the Browns' 21st-ranked defense.

At 7-5, the Broncos are currently clinging to the 7th seed in the playoff race. With a bye week following Monday’s game and a matchup against Indianapolis soon after, Denver controls its postseason destiny. Winning these next few games could secure their first playoff berth since their 2015 Super Bowl victory.

Adding to the excitement, the Broncos will debut their new alternate uniforms on Monday night, featuring sleek Summit White helmets and Midnight Navy jerseys.

Broncos Country, get ready—Week 13 ends with a bang!

Game Preview:
Key Matchup: Broncos defense vs. Browns QB Jameis Winston
Broncos Record vs. Browns (since 1999): 9-2
Playoff Implications: Broncos control their path to the postseason